§ 18-12-122. Certification of a neighborhood organization as a designated neighborhood improvement organization.

A neighborhood organization may apply to the administering department for certification as a DNIO by demonstrating in writing that it meets the definition of a DNIO in section 18-12-121. The administering department shall require the applicant to submit appropriate documentation to assist in its evaluation. The administering department may request assistance from other departments or agencies, including but not limited to the Law Department, the Planning & Development Department, the City Planning Commission, and the City Council Legislative Policy Division. Based on its review of the documents submitted by the applicant, the administering department shall determine whether the applicant meets the defition of a DNIO in section 18-12-121. Upon completion of its evaluation, the administering department shall provide a letter to the applicant either certifying that the applicant is a DNIO or indicating the deficiencies in the application. If a neighborhood organization fails to qualify as a DNIO, it may reapply for certification after curing any deficiencies identified in the letter. The administering department shall keep a register of all DNIO's and shall provide a copy of such register and of all certification letters to the City Clerk.

(Ord. No. 07-14, § 1, 4-29-14)